Fuel Rod Engineer
About the role
As a Fuel Rod Design Senior Engineer, you will perform standard and non-standard Fuel Performance analysis work. This work will be for US and international customers. You will understand approved methodologies, procedures, and internal processes. Additionally, you will maintain focus on nuclear safety to produce error-free work.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in introductory training focused on standard analyses and obtain qualifications in the Fuel Performance Functional Area
- Analyses will support safe plant operation by confirming that fuel rods produce and transfer heat to the reactor coolant system. This confirmation will also prevent the release of fission byproducts. Additionally, analyses will provide initial (pre-transient) fuel rod conditions as input to downstream safety analyses.
- Resolve and provide technical leadership for complex, emergent and industry issues, redesigns, model development and interface with our customers and other departments within Westinghouse to support safe plant operation
- Support and provide technical leadership for special projects such as major programs, advanced plant designs, plant chemistry programs, development of new fuel products, including new cladding and fuel materials.
- Provide expertise and consultation to technical panels, reviews, committees, regulators, customers, and partners on multiple Fuel Performance related topics
- Support general code, procedure and method development updates
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear) or related Discipline (e.g., Materials) preferred or recognized equivalent required
- Minimum 4+ years of engineering experience
- Fuel Performance related experience helpful
- Comfortable leading meetings and developing and delivering presentations
- Computer programing skills
Pay
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.
Schedule
You will work a hybrid schedule based in Cranberry, PA.
Benefits
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
Why Westinghouse?
Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
Locations
We have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries.
Get Connected
Learn more by visiting www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected criteria.